Creative Programs Assistant Intern 2026 OK State Fair

Company: Oklahoma State Fair Inc.

Position Title: Creative Programs Seasonal Assistant/Intern

Department: State Fair

Reports To: Creative Programs Manager

Supervises: N/A

Classification: Seasonal Hourly

Pay Range: $12 - $14/hr (dependent upon experience)

This position is a seasonal role with an anticipated start date end date and number of hours per week/month as outlined below. Employment is tied to seasonal business demands and is not guaranteed beyond the seasonal period. While there may be opportunities for other or intermittent hours outside of the stated period any such hours are contingent upon business needs workload and operational requirements and do not change the seasonal nature of the position. This position does not carry a guarantee of minimum hours or continued employment beyond the seasonal term. This will be a temporary part-time and hourly position for employment related to the 2026 Oklahoma State Fair. No other benefits except those required by law apply. Applications will continue to be accepted until position has been filled.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Creative Programs Manager with all duties including but not limited to the following:

• Support the Creative Arts Department during the Fair.
• Set-up for competition judging and preparation of judging materials.
• Develop and distribute tickets mailings badges etc. using mail merge.
• Prepare and execute all duties relating to the Oklahoma Student Art Exhibition (OSAE).
• Design and create the OSAE awards publication.
• Schedule & coordinate with Fair demonstrators.
• Prepare and distribute credentials to judges demonstrators sponsors and qualified contest participants.
• Assist exhibitors with online entry processes.
• Field questions and/or resolve problems via phone and in-person.
• Print reports information and other items needed for all pre-Fair activities such as take-in judging etc.
• Facilitate live contests and events during the Fair.
• Process all competition results premiums and other closing Fair duties.
• Assist in other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and detailed oriented with the ability to complete assignments with accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal or no supervision.
• Extensive experience of Microsoft software specifically Word and Excel.
• Knowledge in Adobe products such as InDesign and Photoshop Elements preferred but not required.
• Ability to learn industry specific programs.

General Requirements

• Utilize task prioritization and effective time management skills to meet frequent and competing deadlines in a high-volume high-stress environment.
• Perform detailed work in a team-oriented fast-paced event-driven environment handling multiple tasks with flexibility in a calm professional manner.
• Effectively communicate with others in a clear business-like respectful and personable manner focused on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative environment.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming (i.e. clean wrinkle free clothing proper uniform/attire close attention to personal hygiene).
• Meet the company standard for excellent attendance job reliability diligence and dedication.
• Possess a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
• Speak read and write in English.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Extended hours nights and weekends may be required during peak periods.
• Frequent or continual movementfromplacetoplace with normal physical mobility covering long distances with ease managingassignedtasksthroughoutvariousindoorandoutdoor locationswithinandaroundthe propertyandin potentiallyinclement/severe weatherconditions.
• Regularly liftcarryandputawayitemsweighingupto25lbs. andoccasionallyliftandcarry heavieritemsand/orassistothersinliftingheavierobjectsasjobdemands.
• Walk and/or stand for extended periods in addition to other prolonged physical exertions including seeing hearing reaching grasping lifting pushing pulling squatting crouching stooping bending kneeling climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas may be required.

Additional Job Requirements Work Schedule

• Flexible daytime hours can be arranged through the end of April at which time the position becomes full-time. Those who take this job MUST be able to work 7 days a week from September 1 October 1.

February October 2026 (DATES & HOURS MAY FLUCTUATE AS WORKLOAD DICTATES AND MUTUALLY AGREEABLE)

PRE-FAIR HOURS ESTIMATE

A pay week is Saturday through Friday. Hours in excess of 40 in any pay week are overtime.

February: Flexible weekdays 16-24 hours/week

March: Flexible weekdays 16-24 hours/week

April: Flexible weekdays 16-24 hours/week

May: Weekdays 32-40 hours/week

June: Weekdays 32-40 hours/week

July: Weekdays 40 hours/week

August: Weekdays 40 hours/week (possibly some additional hours as needed that could be longer days or stretched to a weekend day with advance notice)

FAIR HOURS ESTIMATE

September: 40-60 hours/week evenings and weekends included

POST FAIR HOURS ESTIMATE

October: Weekdays early October 40 hours/week gradually reducing as the month progresses

For more information contact: Morgan Chappell Creative Programs Manager.

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